INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COURT
- Independent Court Member and Remuneration Committee Chair - Ref: UCIMRC001
- Independent Court Members (4 vacancies) - Ref: UCIM2024001
The Court of the University of Aberdeen is seeking to appoint four new independent members (non-executive directors and charity trustees) to fill vacancies that will arise during the Summer 2024.
The University was established in 1495 to serve the north-east of Scotland, today our university is a global presence in higher education. A dual focus on our region and the wider world is as important to us today as it was five centuries ago.
After serving on our governing body, University Court, for a number of years, four of our independent Court members will step down in August 2024. The University is now seeking exceptional candidates to fill these vacancies to ensure the continued successful delivery of the University’s priorities and objectives, the setting of its strategic direction and commitment to its values and mission.
The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the roles of independent members:
- Chartered accountancy within complex or international organisations
- People and culture at senior executive level
- Senior FTSE/international management
In addition, we would also welcome applications from individuals with professional expertise and/or experience in:
- Digitisation, emerging technology and AI
- Sustainability, net zero and transition planning
- Media and communications
- Governance, regulatory and compliance
The University is also seeking to recruit a member of Court to Chair the Remuneration Committee. The following areas of professional expertise and/or experience would bring particular value to University Court and to the role of chair of the Remuneration Committee:
- Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in people and HR leadership, change management, organisational development, culture, diversity and inclusion, and reward.
- Proven experience of connecting boards and executives to people and organisational priorities as a senior leader.
None of the posts are remunerated, however reasonable expenses incurred as result of your role on the committee will be re-imbursed in line with the University’s expenses policy.
For further information and a candidate pack please visit https://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/governance/university-court-governing-bodies-15611.php
Informal enquiries should be made to Tracey Slaven, University Secretary (tracey.slaven@abdn.ac.uk) or Louise Thomson, Head of Governance and Executive Support (louise.thomson@abdn.ac.uk).
This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and completed Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form to the Governance and Executive Support Team, University of Aberdeen at gest@abdn.ac.uk.
Please do not send applications or CVs to Mrs Slaven or Mrs Thomson.
Please quote the reference number UCIM2024001 for the Court member role or UCIMRC001 for the Remuneration Committee Chair role on your correspondence.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 3 May 2024.
The University Court embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.